thanks for the warm welcome and for your response Jess.
I really think we are leaning towards domestic adoption. I am hoping we can maybe take our baby home as a teeny newborn, and I understand that with international adoption you get to take your baby home months after birth. I understand that the wait may be longer for domestic adoption though.
This is all quite overwhelming, and I want to try to hook up with a good agency/ attorney. I just want to make sure we are in good hands given that it seems that the adoption process will be another emotional ride.